NC H1116

Modifies the slayer statute (G.S. 31A-6) to clarify how property held in joint tenancy is treated when one owner commits homicide against the other, converting the decedent's share to tenancy in common and establishing rules for when the slayer becomes final survivor.

Clarifies filing requirements for probated wills that devise real property in multiple counties by requiring certified copies of both the will and certificate of probate to be filed in counties where the property is located, with the same effect as if originally probated there.

Deletes statutory form templates for judgment debtors claiming exemptions under G.S. 1C-1603 and instead requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide forms, removing outdated forms from the statute.

Resolves conflict between Rule 8 of North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure and G.S. 7A-243 by requiring pleadings in negligence actions and punitive damages claims exceeding $10,000 to state the proper trial court division; removes the provision allowing either division for claims between $10,000-$25,000 effective July 1, 2015.

Most provisions become effective October 1, 2014, except the final amendment to pleading requirements which takes effect July 1, 2015.